CERTIFIED PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL (CPRP)
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM TESTBANK AND A
NEW UPDATED STUDY GUIDE APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+
What aspects of parks and recreation provide the most community-wide benefits?
Answer- Parks and natural areas, followed by facilities and programs
Individual benefits of parks
Answer- experienced by those who directly participate in an activity
Community benefits of parks
Answer- betterment of the community at large, not just those who participate in
programs. Ex: Living near a park increases property values
What aspects of parks and recreation provide the most individual benefits?
Answer- Programs and facilities
Positioning
Answer- the process of establishing and maintaining a positive image of the
agency in the minds of the community and elected officials.
,What are the 7 approaches to educating the public about the benefits of Parks and
Recreation services?
Answer- 1. Formulate a position statement
2. Listen to elected officials as they talk about the city and its problems
3. Find research/scientific evidence that supports what parks and recreation does
4. Select no more than 3 issues to help you demonstrate the value of P&R
5. Be consistent and persistent about getting the message out.
6. Offer testimonial evidence that P&R services help the community and its
members.
7. Use cost/benefit analyses. Ex: Use cost per resident vs. total cost ($1.25 per
person vs. 1 million dollars total)
What is the purpose of a Friends group?
Answer- To solicit public support on the agency's behalf. Support parks & rec
agencies through activities such as fundraising, providing volunteers, working on
projects, and supporting the agency in achieving its mission and goals.
Most Friends groups are what type of organization (tax-wise)?
Answer- 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit
What are 5 ways to collect public input regarding policies?
Answer- Public meetings, focus groups, Citizen Advisory Groups, Surveys, and
Referendums
,What are the three purposes of public meetings?
Answer- 1. Inform the public of specific items or changes
2. Consult the public on issues or to garner reactions to items such as policy
changes
3. To involve the public by getting their input on topics
Focus Group
Answer- A small but representative group of patrons are assembled and asked
various questions about a topic
Focus group facilitator
Answer- Someone who is not affiliated with the agency whose job is to ascertain
perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes about a given subject.
A focus group should be no larger than...
Answer- 10 people
Citizen Advisory Groups
Answer- formed to provide valuable feedback and direction. Can investigate a
specific issue or problem and provide a report for public consumption.
, Surveys
Answer- Gather input regarding polices and procedures
closed-ended vs. open-ended survey questions
answer- Closed-ended questions make data analysis easier but open-ended
questions provide richer information
Referendum
Answer- An issue is placed on the ballot and the voters give feedback.
Vision statement
Answer- expresses what the organization should become, where it wants to go
strategically at a given timeline (5 to 10 years in the future).
Mission statement
Answer- a statement of the organization's purpose - what it wants to accomplish in
the larger environment
An organization's mission statement answers what 3 questions?
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM TESTBANK AND A
NEW UPDATED STUDY GUIDE APPROVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+
What aspects of parks and recreation provide the most community-wide benefits?
Answer- Parks and natural areas, followed by facilities and programs
Individual benefits of parks
Answer- experienced by those who directly participate in an activity
Community benefits of parks
Answer- betterment of the community at large, not just those who participate in
programs. Ex: Living near a park increases property values
What aspects of parks and recreation provide the most individual benefits?
Answer- Programs and facilities
Positioning
Answer- the process of establishing and maintaining a positive image of the
agency in the minds of the community and elected officials.
,What are the 7 approaches to educating the public about the benefits of Parks and
Recreation services?
Answer- 1. Formulate a position statement
2. Listen to elected officials as they talk about the city and its problems
3. Find research/scientific evidence that supports what parks and recreation does
4. Select no more than 3 issues to help you demonstrate the value of P&R
5. Be consistent and persistent about getting the message out.
6. Offer testimonial evidence that P&R services help the community and its
members.
7. Use cost/benefit analyses. Ex: Use cost per resident vs. total cost ($1.25 per
person vs. 1 million dollars total)
What is the purpose of a Friends group?
Answer- To solicit public support on the agency's behalf. Support parks & rec
agencies through activities such as fundraising, providing volunteers, working on
projects, and supporting the agency in achieving its mission and goals.
Most Friends groups are what type of organization (tax-wise)?
Answer- 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit
What are 5 ways to collect public input regarding policies?
Answer- Public meetings, focus groups, Citizen Advisory Groups, Surveys, and
Referendums
,What are the three purposes of public meetings?
Answer- 1. Inform the public of specific items or changes
2. Consult the public on issues or to garner reactions to items such as policy
changes
3. To involve the public by getting their input on topics
Focus Group
Answer- A small but representative group of patrons are assembled and asked
various questions about a topic
Focus group facilitator
Answer- Someone who is not affiliated with the agency whose job is to ascertain
perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes about a given subject.
A focus group should be no larger than...
Answer- 10 people
Citizen Advisory Groups
Answer- formed to provide valuable feedback and direction. Can investigate a
specific issue or problem and provide a report for public consumption.
, Surveys
Answer- Gather input regarding polices and procedures
closed-ended vs. open-ended survey questions
answer- Closed-ended questions make data analysis easier but open-ended
questions provide richer information
Referendum
Answer- An issue is placed on the ballot and the voters give feedback.
Vision statement
Answer- expresses what the organization should become, where it wants to go
strategically at a given timeline (5 to 10 years in the future).
Mission statement
Answer- a statement of the organization's purpose - what it wants to accomplish in
the larger environment
An organization's mission statement answers what 3 questions?
